Batata Merhiya (Algerian Mashed Potatoes Layered with Beef)

Name: Batata Merhiya (Algerian Mashed Potatoes Layered with Beef)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Algerian Coastal & Tellian
Ingredients: 1 lb potato; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 small onion; 0.5 lb ground beef; 0.25 tsp pepper; 1 medium egg; 2 oz gruyere cheese

Oven-baked beef, potato and gruyere cheese.

50 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Mash potatoes with butter and salt. Heat oil in skillet, add onion, beef and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes.
5 min
2
Drain beef mixture. Butter a 1 quart casserole. Put half of the potatoes in the bottom of the dish.
3
Add the meat mixture and cover with the remaining mashed potatoes. Smooth the surface. Cover with the beaten egg and sprinkle with cheese.
4
Bake in 350 degree oven until the surface is golden about 30 minutes.
30 min